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lidocaine viscous

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lidocaine viscous solution is a local anesthetic that is applied topically to treat painful mucous membranes or throat pain associated with oral diseases and for procedures involving the mouth or throat. Lidocaine provides pain relief by inhibiting the influx of sodium ions involved in the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses associated with the perception of pain. Lidocaine is a local amide anesthetic that is thought to reversibly block nerve conduction and thereby provide local pain relief.

PRESCRIPTION: Yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes

PREPARATIONS: Oromucosal solution: 2% (20 mg/mL)

STORAGE: Lidocaine Viscous should be stored aft 15 C - 30 C (59 F - 86 -F).

PRESCRIBED FOR: Lidocaine viscous solution 2% is used to treat pain and discomfort associated with irritation or inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, insertion of instruments into the respiratory or digestive tracts, and diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

DOSING: Adults: 5-10 ml of lidocaine viscous is recommended for the treatment of painful mucous membranes of the mouth or throat. No more than 6 doses should be given in 24 hours and the maximum dose is 60 ml or 1200 mg lidocaine.

To provide anesthesia prior to insertion of medical instruments or catheters into the upper respiratory or digestive tracts, 10 to 15 ml (200 to 300 mg) is recommended not to exceed 400 mg/day.

To treat diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, 5 to15 ml of lidocaine is recommended not to exceed 60 ml or 1200 mg per day.

Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 10/13/2014

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Pharmacy Author:

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

Medical and Pharmacy Editor:

Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.

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